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Composer:
Bach, Johann Sebastian
Year Composed:
1722
Arranger:
Walshe, Robert
Original Instrumentation:
Keyboard
Type of Arrangement:
Transcription
Availability:
Not Available
Sheet Music Format:
Legal, Scor e(5) & parts (4x1=4)
Approximate Duration:
1
Technical Difficulty:
Medium
Structure/Movements:
One movement.
Clefs:
Treble, bass
Key signatures:
3b
Meters:
4/4, 3/4
Range:
Horn 1: eb - c3
Horn 2: d - f2
Horn 3: f - bb2
Horn 4: Ab - bb1
Horn 2: d - f2
Horn 3: f - bb2
Horn 4: Ab - bb1
Performance Notes:
This is a straight-forward transcription of the fugue in c minor, with a distribution of parts that follows the standard orchestral section (1-3-2-4). The original key was transposed into horn pitch, so the arrangement is actually in F minor (sounding pitch). Being a 3-voice fugue, the four parts (of the arrangement) have ample rests and time to regenerate (there are some high passages). Nevertheless, given Bach’s excellent voice leading, the difficulty is medium, and therefore accessible to most ensembles.
Credits:
Access to review score: Nancy Joy (NMSU)